An increased understanding of the developmental physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology during early growth, maturation, ripening, and postharvest conditions has improved technologies to maintain the shelf life and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers provides a comprehensive introduction to this subject, offering a firm grounding in the basic science and branching out into the technology and practical applications. An authoritative resource on the science and technology of the postharvest sector, this book surveys the body of knowledge with an emphasis on the recent advances in the field.
Approaching the topic from a physiology, biochemistry, and biotechnology perspective, Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers presents information on a wide range of areas, including phospholipase D inhibition technology and the role of membranes. Contributed by a global team of expert authors, the book offers a thorough compilation of postharvest science and technology.
Contents
- Postharvest Biology and Technology: An International Perspective
- Common Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, and Their Quality Characteristics
- Biochemistry of Fruits
- Biochemistry of Flower Senescence
- Programmed Cell Death during Plant Senescence
- Ethylene Perception and Gene Expression
- Enhancing Postharvest Shelf Life and Quality in Horticultural Commodities Using 1-MCP Technology
- Structural Deterioration of the Produce: The Breakdown of Cell Wall Components
- Structural Deterioration in Produce: Phospholipase D, Membrane Deterioration, and Senescence
- Phospholipase D Inhibition Technology for Enhancing Shelf Life and Quality
- Heat Treatment for Enhancing Postharvest Quality
- The Role of Polyphenols in Quality, Postharvest Handling, and Processing of Fruits
- Isoprenoid Biosynthesis in Fruits and Vegetables
- Postharvest Treatments Affecting Sensory Quality of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Products
- Polyamines and Regulation of Ripening and Senescence
- Postharvest Enhancement of Phenolic Phytochemicals in Apples for Preservation and Health Benefits
- Rhizosphere Microorganisms and Their Effect on Fruit Quality
- Biotechnological Approaches to Enhancing Tropical Fruit Quality
- Postharvest Factors Affecting Potato Quality and Storability
- Biosensor-Based Technologies for the Evaluation of Quality
- Changes in Nutritional Quality of Fruits and Vegetables During Storage
- Index
About the Authors
- Gopinadhan Paliyath is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph.
- Dennis P. Murr is a Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph.
- Avtar K. Handa is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Purdue University.
- Susan Lurie is a Professor for the Agricultural Research Organization at The Volcani Center, Israel.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 496 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (December 16, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0813804086
- ISBN-13: 978-0813804088
- Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 1.3 inches
List Price: $230.00